January 2025

Sustainable and Inclusive Model for Gifted Education

Author(s): Olusiji Adebola Lasekan*, Margot Teresa Godoy Pena, Claudia Myrna Méndez Alarcón
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 1046-1064
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.01930


Abstract This study examines a TV series “Young Sheldon” using Gagné’s Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT) framework to propose a sustainable and inclusive model for gifted education. Using systematic content analysis, it emphasizes the need for tailored educational programs and inclusive practices to nurture gifted students’ diverse needs. The series vividly portrays Sheldon’s […]

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AI Concerns Among Educators: A Thematic Analysis

Author(s): Claudia Myrna Méndez Alarcón*, Olusiji Adebola Lasekan, Margot Teresa Godoy Pena
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 1031-1045
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.01929


Abstract This qualitative study investigates educators’ concerns about the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education by utilizing social media as a primary data source. The study adopts the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) and Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to structure its investigation, providing a comprehensive understanding of how educators perceive and react to AI integration.

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Gender Norms and Female STEM Participation in Mozambique

Author(s): Alfredo Pedro Mabica, Raul Abílio Mabasso, Margot Teresa Godoy Pena* , Olusiji Adebola Lasekan, Claudia Myrna Méndez Alarcón
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 1019-1030
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.01928


Abstract This study explores the impact of societal views on gender roles and their influence on individual decisions regarding STEM education, with a specific focus on Mozambique. It examines the pervasive gender stereotypes and the roles of family and community in shaping gender norms that affect female participation in STEM fields. Utilizing a qualitative research

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Overcoming Challenges in Bulacan’s Alternative Learning System

Author(s): Avegail Paez T
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 1007-1018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.01891


Abstract The Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the province of Bulacan, Philippines, aims to enhance educational access for diverse groups, including out-of-school youth (OSY), adults, individuals with disabilities, and those in remote areas. This study investigates the critical challenges and barriers faced in implementing effective education within the ALS framework. Utilizing a qualitative research design

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Price Intensification and Bank Growth in Nigeria

Author(s): Emmanuel Othuke Akpokerere*, Andrew O Agbada
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 995-1006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.01890


Abstract This study looked at how price intensification affected Nigerian bank expansion. The 37-year study period, from 1986 to 2022, was conducted in Nigeria. The CBN Statistical Bulletin, CBN Annual Report, and World Development Indicators provided the study’s data. The research design utilised in this work is quasi-experimental with an ex-post facto approach. In Nigeria,

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Exploring the Barriers in Passing the Licensure Examinations Among Education Graduates

Author(s): Henry Alwayne Rebato Mercado*, Mary Grace Hingpis Aruta, Lydia Moraleta Morante, Bryan Hayahay Gervacio, Joel Alambra Alfarero, Rex Baribe Palompon
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 652-662
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02819


Abstract Several concerns from previous studies were regarded as potential reasons in failing the national licensure examination for teachers (LET) particularly in State Universities of Eastern Visayas, Philippines. In this study, the authors explored the experiences and identified the potential causes in the success of aspiring teachers in the licensure examination. The study utilized a

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Development and Validation of the Blended Learning Effectiveness and Challenges Scale (BLECS) in the Indian Educational Context

Author(s): Saurabh Kalra*, Nandini Srivastava, Vandana Gambhir
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 775-789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02528


Abstract In higher education worldwide, blended learning has become an ordinary component of the student experience. However, few reliable tools are available to evaluate students’ perceptions of learning environments in blended learning settings despite these perceptions being a crucial component of the learning process. This paper detailed the preliminary creation and validation of the Blended

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Investigation of the Effect of Two Major eNOS Polymorphisms (4a/b and T786C) on Coronary Artery Disease in North Lebanon

Author(s): Azza Dib*,Hanan Hijazi,Hana Hammoud, Yasmeen Obeid
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 641-651
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02762


Abstract Endothelial nitric oxide synthase is a crucial gene associated with coronary artery disease, owing to the important functions of nitric oxide in vessel protection and vasodilation. Three “Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms” were found to be significantly associated with CAD: ‘the 4a/b polymorphism in intron 4’, ‘G894T (GLU298ASP) in exon 7’, and ‘the T786C replacement in

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Willingness to Use Shared Micro-Mobility Services Among Unhappy Campus Bus Riders: An Ordinal Regression Analysis

Author(s): Mohd Haniff Osman*, Amirul Iddlan Md Zainal
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 629-640
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02405


Abstract Increasing users is a challenge for shared micro-mobility services at the university, but it is necessary for achieving their full potential. Students with negative experiences with the campus bus service (termed unhappy campus bus riders) may be attracted to micro-mobility due to its flexibility, convenience, and support for sustainable transport goals. Thus, this study

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Women’s Exposure to Breast Cancer Media Messages and Adherence to Mammogram Screening

Author(s): Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin*, Gladys Gbemileke Adegbola, Daniel Ikesinachi Nwogwugwu, Joseph B Ayantade, Ngozi O Osueke, Odunayo Christianah Adedeji
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 617-628
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02792


Abstract Breast cancer is a prevalent and deadly disease among women in Nigeria. While mammography has proven to reduce breast cancer mortality, the participation of women in mammography remains low despite media awareness efforts. This study examined the impact of media messages on women’s participation in mammography, using the Health Belief Model and Diffusion of

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